Interactive Dialogue on Investing in human capital: addressing health crises in small island developing States and building the potential of youth in small island developing States
Thu 30 May 2024, 11.00 amBackground
In accordance with the General Assembly resolution 77/328, the interactive dialogue will be presided over by two Co-Chairs, one from a developing country and one from a developed country, to be appointed by the President of the Conference. The interactive dialogue will start with a moderated fireside chat, followed by responses from two experts or resource persons. Subsequently, the floor will be opened for interventions from Member States, UN entities, and other stakeholders.
There will be a pre-established list of speakers for each interactive dialogue which will be collaborative and multi-stakeholder in nature, with due regard for gender and geographical balance. Each list will include approximately 15 representatives from States and the European Union; two (2) representatives of intergovernmental organizations, entities and bodies and associate members of regional commissions; three (3) representatives of the United Nations system entities, including specialized agencies and related organizations and United Nations organs; and three (3) representatives from non-governmental organizations, major groups and other relevant stakeholders. For more details, please see the information note: https://sdgs.un.org/sites/default/files/2024-04/2024-04-18_SIDS4%20inf%20note_18%20April.pdf
Co-Chairs
- H.E. Mr. Ulisses Correia e Silva, Prime Minister of the Republic of Cabo Verde
- Head of Delegation of the Netherlands
Moderator
- Ms. Cindy McCain, Executive Director of WFP
Panellists (Experts/Resource Persons)
- The Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland KC, Commonwealth Secretary-General
- Ms. Moemoana Safaatoa Schwenke – Ms. Samoa and Ms. Pacific 2023 (TBC)
Fireside Chat Participants
- TBD
- TBD